Permanent Biomedical Science jobs

The University of Tasmania acknowledges the palawa/pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land, sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present.

• Shape the future of Laboratory Medicine through teaching, research and industry collaboration
• Advance laboratory-based education and contribute to impactful biomedical research in Tasmania
• Ongoing, full-time role based in Launceston – relocation support considered for the right applicant!

About the opportunity

The School of Health Sciences is committed, through the Allied Health Expansion program, to creating new opportunities to better support the Allied Health labour force needs in Tasmania. The teaching activity for this role will focus primarily on Laboratory Medicine subject areas, with some engagement in other biomedical science areas as required. The incumbent will undertake teaching and administrative duties related to laboratory and biomedical science units at undergraduate and postgraduate level, including the development of teaching materials and student assessment utilising emerging technologies. The incumbent will be a member of the Laboratory Medicine team delivering a course accredited by the The Australian Institute of Medical and Clinical Scientists (AIMS). Delivery of the course requires close partnerships with industry, government agencies, health and education sectors, and expertise in key discipline areas such as haematology and transfusion science, with opportunities to contribute to immunology, molecular biology, genomic pathology, microbiology and clinical biochemistry.

What you’ll do:

• Make an effective and sustained contribution to the University in achieving its strategic objectives and fulfilling its operational responsibilities.
• Undertake scholarly coursework teaching of a high quality, including unit coordination, development of teaching materials, delivery of teaching and student assessment.
• As part of a team, undertake high-quality research of national standing.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of productive and effective links inside the University and locally, nationally and internationally.
• Facilitate quality work-integrated learning (WIL) experiences for students that has scaffolded, connected and supported andragogical experience.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience and demonstrated achievement in university-level teaching and learning.
• Expertise in the key discipline area(s) of haematology, transfusion science, immunology, molecular biology, genomic pathology, microbiology, clinical chemistry or biochemistry.
• Ability and passion to create effective working relationships, and capacity to foster excellence in teaching.
• A record of effective research higher degree student supervision.
• Knowledge of current practices, issues and challenges in laboratory medicine/diagnostics and biomedicine in Australia and internationally.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at Academic Level B and will have a total remuneration package of up to $155,885 comprising base salary within the range of $114,766 to $133,235 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• To apply online, please provide [1] a 1-2-page cover letter briefly outlining your interest in the role, skills, capabilities and experience; [2] your CV; and [3] a document providing detailed evidence to support your experience and capacity to address the following:
  • Experience and demonstrated achievement in university-level teaching and learning.
  • Expertise in the key discipline area(s) of haematology, transfusion science, immunology, molecular biology, genomic pathology, microbiology, clinical chemistry or biochemistry.
  • Ability and passion to create effective working relationships, and capacity to foster excellence in teaching.
  • A record of effective research higher degree student supervision.
  • Knowledge of current practices, issues and challenges in laboratory medicine/diagnostics and biomedicine in Australia and internationally.
• Ahead of applying we strongly encourage you to contact Darren Henstridge, Associate Professor Health and Human Performance, Darren.Henstridge@utas.edu.au to clarify role specifics and insights into the areas of experience, achievement, and capability that should be emphasised in an application.
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• For current UTAS staff, in submitting your application, you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

Applications close Tuesday, 28 July 2026, 11.55pm

As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.